Cars Fabric Choices

Totes for Holly

Holly, 

Here are a few more choices for your tote bags.  If none of these work, let me know and I'll keep looking. 

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Thomas the Train Fabrics

If you wanted to achieve a Thomas theme without having to spend a fortune, I would suggest doing a Thomas bedskirt and Thomas pillowcases or shams.  Add a solid colored sheet set and a solid colored comforter from any department store in a coordinating color.  Then, when he outgrows Thomas the Train, you would only have to switch out the pillowcases and bedskirt. 

Below are the items I can make.  (Keep in mind that the Thomas fabric is fairly expensive compared to other fabrics.)

Queen Bedskirt - $30
Queen Sheet Set (standard solid colored sheets with Thomas trim added to header of top sheet) - $38
Pillow Shams (2) -  $40
Pillow Cases (2) -   $20
Custom Queen Quilt -   $150
I can also do throw pillows, curtains, etc.  Just let me know if you need more info on those. 


Here are some fabric choices to give you some ideas....

Burp Cloth Fabrics

Here are a few options for fabrics.  We can do 3 different fabrics, or all the same -- whichever you prefer.  If none of these fabrics work for you just let me know and I'll find some more!

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 Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Fabric Currently in Stock

Do you have a particular fabric in mind?  Don't see a fabric you like? 

No problem!  Let me know what you are looking for and I will be happy to find the perfect fabric for your project. 

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Canvas Choice

Fabric Choice

Cabin Quilt Ideas

http://piecenquilt.blogspot.com/2009/10/gobble-chain-tutorial.html

http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/09/1800s-vintage-quilt-by-sheryl-johnson.html#more

http://dontcallmebecky.typepad.com/rebekah/2009/07/quilt-for-melissas-baby-girl.html

FABRIC IDEAS

Quilt Ideas for Summer Urso

Take a look at these.  Just keep in mind, you are looking at them for the general pattern.  So try to imagine them with fabrics that will go with his room.  Anywhere you see an animal, etc., we can change it to the kind of truck he likes. 

I put 7 options on here, and some fabric ideas at bottom.  Just let me know what you think!  I have tons more ideas if none of these are what you are looking for. 

Also, are you interested in a toddler bed quilt or a twin size quilt?  That will help me figure out how much fabric would be needed. 

Option 1:

For this one, we could do any style truck he likes.   It would look great with solids like below, or with patterned fabric.  I love the modern, simple feel!  In fact, I may make this one with a train for my son.  Or a dinosaur.  He loves them both. 

Option 2:

This one is a more classic style.  It could be done with neutral prints like the one in the pictures, or it could be done with fun, themed fabrics.  Also, you could have either an "M" - or - a truck.   So, a few different combos with this one.  The fun truck fabric with an "M" could be really cute.  Or, you could totally leave off the monogram all-together if you want just a simple, clean look. 

Option 3:

This style is great for showcasing fun fabrics.  Depending on the fabrics, it looks great with white, chocolate brown or grey backgrounds.  It's a great way to have a lot of color and fun, but in a non-cluttered way. 

Option 4:

Another variation of the quilt above. 

Option 5:

"Zig Zag" quilts are great for showing off fabrics in a non-cluttered way also.  Basically, you pick your main color (grey on 1st pic, green on 2nd pic) and then the fabrics you want for the alternate rows.  You can do just a couple, or have every single one different, depending on the look you want. 

Option 6:

This is one of my favorites!  Super modern and clean looking.  It's great for when you want one specific thing and not a lot of fluff. 

Option 7:

Here's more of a "scrap quilt" look.  I have tons of different patterns for scrap quilts, so if that's more your style, just let me know. 

 

Fabrics:

There are not a ton of truck fabrics out there that don't look baby-ish.  There is a hot new fabric collection that was just released this year called "Wheels".  It's all the rage in the sewing world.  It would work well with just about any pattern you choose. 

Just let me know what kind of color scheme you are interested in and I can narrow the search down better.